East Arkansas Community College
- As an open-door, two-year institution of higher education, East Arkansas Community College's primary focus is a commitment to learning by educating and preparing students to become responsible citizens and contributing members of society.
School Highlights
East Arkansas Community College serves 1,350 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 36%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,350 students
- In-state tuition: $2,880
- Out-state tuition: $3,390
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
East Arkansas Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 165 teachers has grown by 135% over five years.
East Arkansas Community College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
165 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of East Arkansas Community College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The East Arkansas Community College diversity score of 0.55 is equal to the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,350 students
1,407 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
535 students
580 students
# Part-Time Students
815 students
827 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
145 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
42%
18%
% White
52%
64%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
College Completion Rate
30%
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,800
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,880 is less than the state average of $2,990. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,390 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,880
$2,990
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,390
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,450
$9,686
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,000
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The College is dedicated to promoting the intellectual and cultural advancement of the community and to fostering tolerance and mutual respect among its members by offering the human and physical resources of the College. Through these efforts and through its cooperation with other educational institutions, the College is an active partner in the economic and social progress of Eastern Arkansas. Our primary focus is providing students with information and tools to help them make good choices. Academic advisors work closely with students throughout their college stay to establish trust and cultivate long-term advisor-advisee relationships. Students can expect to receive advising that encompasses exploration of life goals; exploration of vocational goals; program and course choices; and scheduling courses. The Learning Resource Center opened in December of 2000. The 15,000 square foot building houses the EACC Library, the Business and Industry Training Center, Continuing and Community Education, Tech Prep, the Distance Learning Lab, the Multimedia Lab, two conference rooms, and two classrooms. EACC offers many opportunities for students to participate in music courses and activities.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to East Arkansas Community College is Arkansas State University Mid-South (31.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
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